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ELA Vocabulary
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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
Figurative
Language
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ÀJXUDWLYHODQJXDJH
Time flies! PERSONIFICATION
Language that departs from normal meaning
or sound to create a special effect.
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alliteration
On Wednesday,
we went whale-watching.
Language that repeats a sound.
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allusion
My laptop has a Trojan Horse!
A reference to a cultural, historical, or literary
person, place, or event.
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analogy
Life is a game of puzzles and
challenges, risks and rewards.
A detailed comparison of two different things.
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hyperbole
He missed by a mile!
Actually, he missed by about one yard.
Language that exaggerates.
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idiom
It’s raining cats and dogs.
Language that means something
very different than its literal meaning.
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metaphor
My heart is an open book.
Language suggesting that
different things are the same thing.
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onomatopoeia
Tweet!
A word that sounds like the thing it is describing.
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personification
The sun greeted us warmly.
Language that gives human or animal
characteristics to an inanimate things.
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proverb
You can’t teach an
old dog new tricks.
Language that gives advice or states a well-known truth.
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simile
Snowflakes fell
like stars from the sky.
Language that uses the word “like” or “as” to make a comparison.
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verbal irony
“What a nice day!”
Actually, the weather is terrible.
Saying the opposite of what you mean.
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Figurative Figurative
Language Language
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Figurative Figurative
Language Language
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Figurative Figurative
Language Language
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Figurative Figurative
Language Language
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ÀJXUDWLYHODQJXDJH ÀJXUDWLYHODQJXDJH
Time flies! PERSONIFICATION Time flies! PERSONIFICATION
Language that departs from normal meaning Language that departs from normal meaning
or sound to create a special effect. or sound to create a special effect.
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ÀJXUDWLYHODQJXDJH ÀJXUDWLYHODQJXDJH
Time flies! PERSONIFICATION Time flies! PERSONIFICATION
Language that departs from normal meaning Language that departs from normal meaning
or sound to create a special effect. or sound to create a special effect.
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ÀJXUDWLYHODQJXDJH ÀJXUDWLYHODQJXDJH
Time flies! PERSONIFICATION Time flies! PERSONIFICATION
Language that departs from normal meaning Language that departs from normal meaning
or sound to create a special effect. or sound to create a special effect.
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ÀJXUDWLYHODQJXDJH ÀJXUDWLYHODQJXDJH
Time flies! PERSONIFICATION Time flies! PERSONIFICATION
Language that departs from normal meaning Language that departs from normal meaning
or sound to create a special effect. or sound to create a special effect.
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alliteration alliteration
On Wednesday, On Wednesday,
we went whale-watching. we went whale-watching.
Language that repeats a sound. Language that repeats a sound.
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alliteration alliteration
On Wednesday, On Wednesday,
we went whale-watching. we went whale-watching.
Language that repeats a sound. Language that repeats a sound.
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alliteration alliteration
On Wednesday, On Wednesday,
we went whale-watching. we went whale-watching.
Language that repeats a sound. Language that repeats a sound.
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alliteration alliteration
On Wednesday, On Wednesday,
we went whale-watching. we went whale-watching.
Language that repeats a sound. Language that repeats a sound.
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allusion allusion
My laptop has a Trojan Horse! My laptop has a Trojan Horse!
A reference to a cultural, historical, or literary A reference to a cultural, historical, or literary
person, place, or event. person, place, or event.
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allusion allusion
My laptop has a Trojan Horse! My laptop has a Trojan Horse!
A reference to a cultural, historical, or literary A reference to a cultural, historical, or literary
person, place, or event. person, place, or event.
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allusion allusion
My laptop has a Trojan Horse! My laptop has a Trojan Horse!
A reference to a cultural, historical, or literary A reference to a cultural, historical, or literary
person, place, or event. person, place, or event.
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allusion allusion
My laptop has a Trojan Horse! My laptop has a Trojan Horse!
A reference to a cultural, historical, or literary A reference to a cultural, historical, or literary
person, place, or event. person, place, or event.
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analogy analogy
Life is a game of puzzles and Life is a game of puzzles and
challenges, risks and rewards. challenges, risks and rewards.
A detailed comparison of two different things. A detailed comparison of two different things.
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analogy analogy
Life is a game of puzzles and Life is a game of puzzles and
challenges, risks and rewards. challenges, risks and rewards.
A detailed comparison of two different things. A detailed comparison of two different things.
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analogy analogy
Life is a game of puzzles and Life is a game of puzzles and
challenges, risks and rewards. challenges, risks and rewards.
A detailed comparison of two different things. A detailed comparison of two different things.
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analogy analogy
Life is a game of puzzles and Life is a game of puzzles and
challenges, risks and rewards. challenges, risks and rewards.
A detailed comparison of two different things. A detailed comparison of two different things.
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hyperbole hyperbole
He missed by a mile! He missed by a mile!
Actually, he missed by about one yard. Actually, he missed by about one yard.
Language that exaggerates. Language that exaggerates.
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hyperbole hyperbole
He missed by a mile! He missed by a mile!
Actually, he missed by about one yard. Actually, he missed by about one yard.
Language that exaggerates. Language that exaggerates.
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hyperbole hyperbole
He missed by a mile! He missed by a mile!
Actually, he missed by about one yard. Actually, he missed by about one yard.
Language that exaggerates. Language that exaggerates.
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hyperbole hyperbole
He missed by a mile! He missed by a mile!
Actually, he missed by about one yard. Actually, he missed by about one yard.
Language that exaggerates. Language that exaggerates.
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idiom idiom
It’s raining cats and dogs. It’s raining cats and dogs.
Language that means something Language that means something
very different than its literal meaning. very different than its literal meaning.
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idiom idiom
It’s raining cats and dogs. It’s raining cats and dogs.
Language that means something Language that means something
very different than its literal meaning. very different than its literal meaning.
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idiom idiom
It’s raining cats and dogs. It’s raining cats and dogs.
Language that means something Language that means something
very different than its literal meaning. very different than its literal meaning.
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idiom idiom
It’s raining cats and dogs. It’s raining cats and dogs.
Language that means something Language that means something
very different than its literal meaning. very different than its literal meaning.
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metaphor metaphor
My heart is an open book. My heart is an open book.
Language suggesting that Language suggesting that
different things are the same thing. different things are the same thing.
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metaphor metaphor
My heart is an open book. My heart is an open book.
Language suggesting that Language suggesting that
different things are the same thing. different things are the same thing.
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metaphor metaphor
My heart is an open book. My heart is an open book.
Language suggesting that Language suggesting that
different things are the same thing. different things are the same thing.
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metaphor metaphor
My heart is an open book. My heart is an open book.
Language suggesting that Language suggesting that
different things are the same thing. different things are the same thing.
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onomatopoeia onomatopoeia
Tweet! Tweet!
A word that sounds like the thing it is describing. A word that sounds like the thing it is describing.
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onomatopoeia onomatopoeia
Tweet! Tweet!
A word that sounds like the thing it is describing. A word that sounds like the thing it is describing.
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onomatopoeia onomatopoeia
Tweet! Tweet!
A word that sounds like the thing it is describing. A word that sounds like the thing it is describing.
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onomatopoeia onomatopoeia
Tweet! Tweet!
A word that sounds like the thing it is describing. A word that sounds like the thing it is describing.
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personification personification
The sun greeted us warmly. The sun greeted us warmly.
Language that gives human or animal Language that gives human or animal
characteristics to an inanimate things. characteristics to an inanimate things.
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personification personification
The sun greeted us warmly. The sun greeted us warmly.
Language that gives human or animal Language that gives human or animal
characteristics to an inanimate things. characteristics to an inanimate things.
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personification personification
The sun greeted us warmly. The sun greeted us warmly.
Language that gives human or animal Language that gives human or animal
characteristics to an inanimate things. characteristics to an inanimate things.
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personification personification
The sun greeted us warmly. The sun greeted us warmly.
Language that gives human or animal Language that gives human or animal
characteristics to an inanimate things. characteristics to an inanimate things.
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proverb proverb
You can’t teach an You can’t teach an
old dog new tricks. old dog new tricks.
Language that gives advice or states a well-known truth. Language that gives advice or states a well-known truth.
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proverb proverb
You can’t teach an You can’t teach an
old dog new tricks. old dog new tricks.
Language that gives advice or states a well-known truth. Language that gives advice or states a well-known truth.
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proverb proverb
You can’t teach an You can’t teach an
old dog new tricks. old dog new tricks.
Language that gives advice or states a well-known truth. Language that gives advice or states a well-known truth.
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proverb proverb
You can’t teach an You can’t teach an
old dog new tricks. old dog new tricks.
Language that gives advice or states a well-known truth. Language that gives advice or states a well-known truth.
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simile simile
Snowflakes fell Snowflakes fell
like stars from the sky. like stars from the sky.
Language that uses the word “like” or “as” to make a comparison. Language that uses the word “like” or “as” to make a comparison.
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simile simile
Snowflakes fell Snowflakes fell
like stars from the sky. like stars from the sky.
Language that uses the word “like” or “as” to make a comparison. Language that uses the word “like” or “as” to make a comparison.
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simile simile
Snowflakes fell Snowflakes fell
like stars from the sky. like stars from the sky.
Language that uses the word “like” or “as” to make a comparison. Language that uses the word “like” or “as” to make a comparison.
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simile simile
Snowflakes fell Snowflakes fell
like stars from the sky. like stars from the sky.
Language that uses the word “like” or “as” to make a comparison. Language that uses the word “like” or “as” to make a comparison.
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verbal irony verbal irony
“What a nice day!” “What a nice day!”
Actually, the weather is terrible. Actually, the weather is terrible.
Saying the opposite of what you mean. Saying the opposite of what you mean.
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verbal irony verbal irony


“What a nice day!” “What a nice day!”
Actually, the weather is terrible. Actually, the weather is terrible.
Saying the opposite of what you mean. Saying the opposite of what you mean.
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verbal irony verbal irony


“What a nice day!” “What a nice day!”
Actually, the weather is terrible. Actually, the weather is terrible.
Saying the opposite of what you mean. Saying the opposite of what you mean.
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verbal irony verbal irony


“What a nice day!” “What a nice day!”
Actually, the weather is terrible. Actually, the weather is terrible.
Saying the opposite of what you mean. Saying the opposite of what you mean.
© The Illustrated Classroom © The Illustrated Classroom
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